Intervention Teaching Assistant - L28

AMA Admin; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 18,634 - 20,295; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

AMA Admin is recruiting an Intervention Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Liverpool. You will support pupils with autism, SEMH and learning difficulties, helping them develop emotional regulation and communication skills while promoting positive behaviour and engagement with education.

Working Monday to Friday during term time, the role starts April 2026 and offers daily pay between £101.40 and £110.00.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with autism or SEN is beneficial.
• Good communication skills and patience are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a small class team and respond to behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism, SEMH, and learning disabilities.
• Help develop emotional regulation, communication skills and confidence.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement with education and life skills.

Job description

Intervention Teaching Assistant - L28 (Knowsley)
Intervention Teaching Assistant

Are you currently working as a Intervention Teaching Assistant and looking to take the next step towards a career in Special Educational Needs or becoming a Behaviour Mentor for the school

Do you want a role where your patience, resilience and support can have a lasting impact on young people who may be vulnerable or at risk?

We are recruitingLearning Support Assistants on behalf of a secondary school in Liverpool. This role offers meaningful, hands-on experience supporting children and young people with autism, communication differences, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), sensory needs and learning disabilities.

You will work within asmall class team, providing personalised support to help pupils develop emotional regulation, positive behaviour strategies, communication skills and confidence, while promoting positive life choices and engagement with education.

This role startsApril 2026, workingMonday to Friday, term time only, making it ideal for graduates or support professionals seeking relevant experience before progressing into careers within youth justice, probation, policing or criminal justice services.

Pay: £101.40 - 110.00 per day

The school iseasily accessible with excellent transport links, and driving is advantageous, with on-site or nearby parking available.

Why this role is ideal for aspiring Behaviour Mentors, Youth Justice Workers or Probation Officers

This position providesdirect experience working with young people who may present behavioural, emotional or social challenges, giving valuable insight into the early intervention and support systems that can prevent young people from entering the criminal justice system.

You will gain experience in:

• Supporting young people using trauma-informed and behaviour-focused approaches
• Understanding risk factors, emotional triggers and behavioural responses
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team(teachers, therapists and external professionals)
• Promoting positive behaviour, accountability and self-regulation
• Supporting pupils to develop life skills, resilience and decision-making
• Managing challenging situations with calm, consistency and professionalism

Many people use this role as a stepping stone into careers within youth justice, criminal justice, probation services, policing, social work or safeguarding roles.

What you will be doing